Dodgeball Tournament

On June 7th, we had 7 teams compete in an evening of dodgeball. We saw teams dominate! We saw David’s defeat Goliaths! We saw upsets and games that came down to a Showdown! There were many victories, and just as many losses because we ended up playing close to 50 games of dodgeball that night! Congrats to The Scrubs for their overall victory. Their name has been added to the coveted Dodgeball Tournament Plaque, and we look forward to competing again next year!

Middle School Mission Trip

This year, we had enough middle schoolers to take their own mission trip! 11 Students and 3 adults journeyed to Indianapolis, Indiana to work with an organization called Wheeler Mission. Wheeler Mission is over 125 years old, and has been ministering to the homeless community in Indiana since it’s beginning. Check out their website to find out more information about the services they provide. They truly take to heart what Jesus says in Matthew 25:35-36.

35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

Matthew 25:35-36 NIV

Our students served meals to over a hundred men. We spent hours cleaning their kitchen and eating area, while also prepping food for the coming meals. Our team spent much of one day sorting clothes that were donated to Wheeler Mission’s Donation Center. Though the task was tedious, the results speak for themselves. Our service that day helped provide over 300 free meals, and helped bring in a few thousand dollars to help support the ministry.

For many of the students, their most favorite experience was on Friday evening, where we provided entertainment for the Wheeler Mission Center for Women and Children. That evening the students led charades and BINGO, as well as prayer for the evening. We were able to share the message of Christ with them, and some women at the end of our time stuck around for prayer and conversation. To hear more about our time in Indianapolis, though, I’d encourage you to ask one of the students that went.

Here’s a taste of what our students experienced:

We were unable to take photos with any of those we served for their own protection.

Men’s Fraternity Celebration

Several men completed the Quest for Authentic Manhood course this spring.

God’s best to Wesley Sage, Rob Deaton, Clif Martin, Dan Holmes, David Dakin and Steve Reynolds.

Saturday, June 3, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.

Ed King will be sharing how knowing the Lord has impacted his life. All men are invited for food and fellowship.All men are invited for food and fellowship.

Adventure Week – June 12-16, 2023

Register you child by going to our website, eatoncommunitychurch.org or at the Kiosk.

We have printed more of our Summer in the Psalms reading schedules and they are available at the Welcome Center.

Here’s a pdf copy for your use if you prefer.

Saturday, June 3, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.

Ed King will be sharing how knowing the Lord has impacted his life. All men are invited for food and fellowship.All men are invited for food and fellowship.

The Sisters Event planned for Saturday, May 27 has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.

Celebrating Child Dedication

Isla Davison, Braylee Hammer, Myla Spitler and Julia Diane Hostetler were dedicated by their parents to the Lord on Sunday, May 14.

Everyday Disciple-Makers Course

When: Wednesdays starting May 31 through August 9.   

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm 

Where: Room 101 

Cost: $15.00      

Sign up: by May 21  – Stop at the kiosk or email Joellen Driggs (joellen.driggs@eatoncommunitychurch.org)

We will be studying from the Real-Life Discipleship Training Manual, “it is the day-by-day, boots-on-the-ground game plan…to coach through a clear and uncomplicated way to make disciples….  By the end of the first week, you should be able to explain why making disciples is a priority” for both you and ECC.  By the end of the training, you should be better equipped to make disciples. 

You will need 20-30 minutes 5 days each week to do the assignments.  Sections should not be skipped.  It is important to attend consistently, arrive on time, and come prepared with homework completed.  If you have a vacation planned during the summer, we will work with you to make up the missed class discussion. 

Adventure Week – June 12-16, 2023

Register you child by going to our website, eatoncommunitychurch.org or at the Kiosk.

Sister’s Ministry Event

Saturday, May 27 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Gathering Area

Join us for a time of fellowship and devotion. We will assemble bags for the domestic violence Women’s Shelter. Any donations would be appreciated. 

Questions – Stop by the kiosk.

ECC Student Bake Sale – May 14

Mother’s Day Bake Sale before and after Service. This is a Youth Missions Fundraiser.

Sister’s Ministry Event

Saturday, May 27 from 9:30am – 12:30pm in the Gathering Area

Join us at our next Sister’s Event for a time of fellowship and devotion. We will assemble bags for the domestic violence Women’s Shelter. Any donations would be appreciated. Please feel free to come for as little or much of the time as you can, we hope to see you there! Register here.

Suggested items:

• deodorant
• loofas
• mouth wash
• dental floss/flossers
• chap stick
• makeup removing wipes
• razors (for women and men)
• shaving cream
• comb
• brush
• hair ties
• kids’ toothbrush
• kids’ toothpaste
• kids’ shampoo
• men’s deodorant
• men’s shampoo

Items can be brought to the Sister’s Kiosk

Adventure Week -June 12-16, 2023

Mystery Island – Tracking Down the One True God

Register you child or volunteer on our website, eatoncommunitychurch.org.

Throughout the first four months of 2023, we have talked about our mid-ground vision theme of “Everday Disciple-Makers”. We began our year by looking at God’s command to the disciples in the Gospel of Matthew, known as the Great Commission. Matthew 28:18-20 says, “¹⁸ Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹ Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” This responsibility of the church calls us to be disciples that make disciples. This is not an option for Christians, but a calling upon each Christian and the church. The challenge is that many struggle to understand what this looks like in their daily lives. We believe it’s important to teach and encourage one another in practical ways on how to make disciples. Therefore, whether you are currently discipling someone or have never considered it, I’d like to personally invite you to prayerfully consider signing up for this course offered through the summer. Below are the details for the course and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out and contact me or the other leaders of the course, Mike and Jennifer Sinks and Lou and Joellen Driggs. We look forward to our time of learning and growing.

Pastor Dan

Disciple-Maker Training Course

When: Wednesdays starting May 31 through August 9.   

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm 

Where: Room 101 

Cost: $15.00      

Sign up: by May 21  – Joellen Driggs (joellen.driggs@eatoncommunitychurch.org)

We will be studying from the Real-Life Discipleship Training Manual, “it is the day-by-day, boots-on-the-ground game plan…to coach through a clear and uncomplicated way to make disciples….  By the end of the first week, you should be able to explain why making disciples is a priority” for both you and ECC.  By the end of the training, you should be better equipped to make disciples. 

You will need 20-30 minutes 5 days each week to do the assignments.  Sections should not be skipped.  It is important to attend consistently, arrive on time, and come prepared with homework completed.  If you have a vacation planned during the summer, we will work with you to make up the missed class discussion. 

Topics we will cover: 

• A Heart to Make Disciples 
• What is a Disciple?  
• How Disciples Grow 
• 3 Keys to Making Disciples 
• How to be Intentional in Disciple-making 
• A Closer Look at a Relational Environment 
• A Closer Look at the Reproducible Process 

Celebrating Baptism

On Sunday, April 30^th Mackenna Jennings was baptized by her father, Bill.

Saturday, May 6, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.

Due to a scheduling conflict, Martin Peacock will now be sharing how Christ intersected his life and changed his future and his eternity. All men are invited for food and fellowship.

Disciple Maker Info Meeting

Sunday, May 7 following the Service in Rm 101

Come learn about the course we’re offering on Wednesday Nights this Summer. We’ll learn tools, tips, and practical examples of how to be an Every Day Disciple Maker.

Women’s Ministry – Summer Secret Sisters

• Forms available at the Welcome Center
• Return completed to the Welcome Center
• At the end of May, you will receive your ‘secret sister’ info in the mail
• Try to reach out 3 times each month in June and July
• Dessert and Reveal Night, August 8th

Mission & Outreach 2^nd Quarter Project – Eaton Food Pantry

Luke 3:11…If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.

Our goal is for ECC is to donate a total of 8,000 items or dollars during April, May and June. Items can be donated at the main entry door. Storage bins are available. A box to accept monetary donations will be at the kiosk. Questions? A member of MOT will be at the kiosk in the Gathering Area each Sunday.  Currently, $1,966.26 in monetary donations has been given.

Items Currently Needed:

• Canned vegetables
• Canned fruit
• Pasta (spaghetti & egg noodles)
• Deodorant
• Bar soap
• Shampoo
• Body wash
• Toothpaste
• Tooth brush
• Monetary donations

Elder Board Meeting

Monday, May 8^th at 6:30pm in the Conference Room

There were some technical issues with the LifeShare you just received. Dates did not publish.

The Conversation with the Elders is Sunday, April 30 at 6pm in the Gathering Area.

The Disciple Makers Info Meeting is Sunday, May 7 following Service in Rm 101.

Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, May 6, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.